CCL/WND Project Manager

We offer
an exciting career opportunity to work in a multinational, Global ‎500 company
that makes global trade happen. You will be interacting daily with colleagues
internationally, giving you the opportunity to develop your professional
skills in a global environment. We provide support for you to shape your own
career by achieving expertise and learning on the job.
You will lead large and complex contract logistics implementation projects
East Mediterranean Europe being accountable from the approval of the
Investment Proposal until final transition to the Area organization upon
successful completion of go-live hyper care period. The project management
will cover complex greenfield or more standard Lease implementation and you
will cover all aspects of planning, delivery, risk management and financial
management. You will coordinate across the global, regional and area
organization as well as the different functional responsibilities like
product, HSSE and technology. You will manage the internal and external
stakeholder management and ensure we deliver on time, on specs and on budget
delivering the projected growth for Europe. Finally, you will be part of a
European implementation project management community and you will support the
Head of Contract Logistics - Europe in capability building within the
implementation community and across our wider organization
Key responsibilities
* You are the single point of accountability for the success of the overall single or multiple project implementation program and a single point of authority for all related decisions working independently and under the guidance of the Steering Committee with focus on continuously optimising project scope, timeline and budget to deliver on the commercial business case Provides leadership to the managers, supervisors and/or professional staff defining, developing and executing strategies & plans for the Project including implementation approach, contracting strategies, budgets and timelines and the successful handover upon go-live hyper care completion.
* Proactively manage internal and external key stakeholders.
* Ensure rules of engagement and contract terms is fully compliant with global and country laws and regulations.
* Select, negotiate & enter into binding agreements with suppliers & contractors and be accountable for execution & maintenance of service levels as agreed.
* Build market and product knowledge and ensure this information is shared with all relevant stakeholders, sales and colleagues in the wider business.
Skills
* Significant experience in International Supply Chains with strong understanding of the value drivers of supply chain and how that can help customers deliver value to their business
* Strong WND operational background and understanding, incl. extensive knowledge of technologies that support warehousing processes.
* Holding a certification in Prince2 Project Management is an advantage.
* Have a solid experience in managerial positions in warehousing, and with a proven experience in greenfield projects.
* Must be able to demonstrate strong leadership and influencing skills and able to exercise sound business judgment to set direction and establish priorities.
* Requires excellent managerial skills, including planning, organizing, and directing work advanced verbal and written communications skills in English and basic verbal skills in Arabic.
* Must be able to exercise confidentiality and discretion and good judgment, with an ability to understand the effect of decisions overall in the company
* Enjoys collaboration and with proven track record in a matrix, multi-cultural organisation, building strong relationships and networks both locally and internationally and with good negotiation and conflict management capabilities.
* Agile and self-starter that enjoys working in a high pace and versatile environment demonstrating urgency and respect for deadlines.